Bayern Munich took a 2-0 series lead with a convincing 93-76 (27-13, 22-13, 23-25, 21-25) victory over Chemnitz 99 in the quarterfinals series of the German league. Bayern will try to close the series on Friday.
Deshaun Thomas was the top performer for the winners, accumulating 22 points (5/7 2PT, 3/6 3PT, 3/4 FT), 3 rebounds, and 20 PIR.
On the opposing side, Isiaha Mike was the high-scorer for Chemnitz 99, ending with 20 points (6/7 2PT, 0/4 3PT, 8/10 FT), 6 rebounds, and 21 PIR.
Bayern started the game very strong and built and early 14-point lead (27-13) after the first quarter.
The hosts didn‘t slow down in the second tally increasing their advantage to a huge 23-point lead (49-26) going into a halftime.
The situation didn't change that much in the second half and Andrea Trinchieri‘s men never let Chemnitz think about the victory until the end of the game.
Bayern Munich: Deshaun Thomas 22, Vladimir Lucic 17 (4 REB, 4 AST, 3 STL), Nick Weiler-Babb 13 (6 AST, 5 REB).
Chemnitz 99: Isiaha Mike 20 (6 REB), Jonas Richter 13, Nelson Weidemann 11, Trent Lockett 10 (6 REB).